Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Lavandula Stoechas
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Topped Lavender, Spanish Lavender
In Hindi
red alder
Spanish Lavender
In German
rot-Erle
Spanish Lavender
In French
aulne rouge
Spanish Lavender
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Spanish Lavender
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Ισπανικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Spanish Lavender
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Spanish Lavender
In Latin
red alnus
Spanish Lavender
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Spanish Lavender
Season and care of Red Alder and Spanish Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Spanish Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spanish Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Lavender is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Spanish Lavender Physical Information
Red Alder and Spanish Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Spanish Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Spanish Lavender are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spanish Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
- Spanish Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Alder and Spanish Lavender
Care of Red Alder and Spanish Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.